Looking for bar/lounge recommendations

So I finally found the time to book my airfare for the July 4th festivities. I'll be arriving at the Venice / Marina del Rey area on July 2nd and was wondering if anyone could recommend any decent drinking establishments.

I prefer to avoid common tourist traps and tend to enjoy places that are more conducive to conversation.

Any help would be greatly appreciated... Skol!

Molson

Tags: 4th, Bar, Drinking, July, Lounge, Venice

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Permalink Reply by Sir Niuhi-Nose TBE on June 9, 2009 at 17:42
Aie That Thar be a Goodun! Whatcha Ariv-un on "Thee Flying Molson"...Eye-heeHarrr! A Fly'n Pirate.........!.Save som o that good stuff fer Me! En that be the first time I heards "Wenching" called by the likes ov conversation!
Permalink Reply by CindiLuHui on June 10, 2009 at 9:55
Hopefully the good Dr Tiki, Tosca or Lala will give you the info. I live down in Orange County which would be too far for you to go. Good luck and if you do find some great places make sure to let the rest of us know.

I look forward to seeing you on the 4th!!!!
Permalink Reply by Molson on June 10, 2009 at 10:57
Arhh.... I be see'n ye can translate me lubber code. I be lookun forward to share'n a bottle of yer local rum... ye sound like my kind of bilge rat.

Sir Niuhi-Nose TBE said:
Aie That Thar be a Goodun! Whatcha Ariv-un on "Thee Flying Molson"...Eye-heeHarrr! A Fly'n Pirate.........!.Save som o that good stuff fer Me! En that be the first time I heards "Wenching" called by the likes ov conversation!
Permalink Reply by Molson on June 10, 2009 at 11:01
Thanks Cindi,

I was just speaking with my brother. He spent several years in the Long Beach area and seemed to recall a place called the "Whaler" with a rooftop bar. I'll need to google it to verify that it still exists.

CindiLuHui said:
Hopefully the good Dr Tiki, Tosca or Lala will give you the info. I live down in Orange County which would be too far for you to go. Good luck and if you do find some great places make sure to let the rest of us know.

I look forward to seeing you on the 4th!!!!
Permalink Reply by Captnkirk on June 10, 2009 at 11:10
This looks like a job for our tiki guru Humuhumu and her website Critiki.
Not only will you know where the tiki bars are, you can find out how good they are before you go.

It looks like there are a few to choose from there. One is pretty close by.
Permalink Reply by Molson on June 10, 2009 at 13:16
Thanks Captn'

Very cool and useful site... I think Happy Hour is going to have to start a bit early this evening. All of this drinking establishment research is making me really thirsty.

Captnkirk said:
This looks like a job for our tiki guru Humuhumu and her website Critiki.
Not only will you know where the tiki bars are, you can find out how good they are before you go.

It looks like there are a few to choose from there. One is pretty close by.
Permalink Reply by Bloodyanne on June 10, 2009 at 20:23
Maybe it's this one...
VENICE WHALER BAR & GRILL
(310) 821-8737
10 WASHINGTON BLVD (AT VENICE BOARDWALK)
VENICE, CA 90292

Molson said:
Thanks Cindi,

I was just speaking with my brother. He spent several years in the Long Beach area and seemed to recall a place called the "Whaler" with a rooftop bar. I'll need to google it to verify that it still exists.

CindiLuHui said:
Hopefully the good Dr Tiki, Tosca or Lala will give you the info. I live down in Orange County which would be too far for you to go. Good luck and if you do find some great places make sure to let the rest of us know.

I look forward to seeing you on the 4th!!!!
Permalink Reply by Angel Mercury on June 10, 2009 at 20:48
It"s a bit of a trek from Venice, but Tiki Ti is a must visit. Think of it like a tiki Pilgrimage. The drinks are well worth it but you may wanna try getting there earlier than later as it's tiny and gets packed quickly.

Other than that and maybe Trader Vics I don't know many places do even drink at, and I Live near Venice! So I'm just as curious about the answers to your question as well.
Permalink Reply by Molson on June 11, 2009 at 10:20
That has to be the place! Rooftop bar, live music, on the beach and within stumbling distance to my hotel. It's a damn good thing I'm taking a week off to start "practicing" for the July 4th adventure.

Thanks for the info Bloodyanne!

Bloodyanne said:
Maybe it's this one...
VENICE WHALER BAR & GRILL
(310) 821-8737
10 WASHINGTON BLVD (AT VENICE BOARDWALK)
VENICE, CA 90292

Molson said:
Thanks Cindi,

I was just speaking with my brother. He spent several years in the Long Beach area and seemed to recall a place called the "Whaler" with a rooftop bar. I'll need to google it to verify that it still exists.

CindiLuHui said:
Hopefully the good Dr Tiki, Tosca or Lala will give you the info. I live down in Orange County which would be too far for you to go. Good luck and if you do find some great places make sure to let the rest of us know.

I look forward to seeing you on the 4th!!!!
Permalink Reply by TikiGeeki on June 11, 2009 at 11:09
You have to hit one of the SoCal official tiki bars! Sure, its a bit of a drive, but... come on... its a tiki bar!

Tiki-Ti (LA)
Don the Beachcomber (Huntington Beach)
Purple Orchid (El Segundo - Probably the closest)
Permalink Reply by Molson on June 12, 2009 at 7:47
You're right Angel that does seem to be pretty far away from where I'm staying. Google maps needs a "cab ride calculator" between two points. I mean they've got the distance calculations already in the database. All they need is fare amounts per region. Wait... I think I just invented something... if you are reading this message all intellectual property (and derivatives) are solely owned by "me" © 2009. Yes, I will split all profits with Tiki Bar TV.

Tiki Ti looks like a pretty cool place, thanks for the tip. I'm sure I feel adventurous enough (read as severely buzzed) to take cab out to the Tiki Ti. I can never turn down a good bar/lounge recommendation... it's a personality flaw.

Angel Mercury said:
It"s a bit of a trek from Venice, but Tiki Ti is a must visit. Think of it like a tiki Pilgrimage. The drinks are well worth it but you may wanna try getting there earlier than later as it's tiny and gets packed quickly.

Other than that and maybe Trader Vics I don't know many places do even drink at, and I Live near Venice! So I'm just as curious about the answers to your question as well.
Permalink Reply by Molson on June 12, 2009 at 7:50
Okay, that's two recommendations for Tiki-Ti... clearly a must see. Thanks TikiGeeki!
TikiGeeki said:
You have to hit one of the SoCal official tiki bars! Sure, its a bit of a drive, but... come on... its a tiki bar!

Tiki-Ti (LA)
Don the Beachcomber (Huntington Beach)
Purple Orchid (El Segundo - Probably the closest)

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